Jason Preston is a professional basketball player with a wingspan of 6 feet 9 inches, according to the NBA 2K25 rating. As of November 2024, he plays as a point guard for the Utah Jazz in the NBA and the Salt Lake City Stars in the NBA G League, after signing a two-way contract with the team on January 9, 2024. The Orlando Magic, his hometown team, selected Preston as the 33rd overall pick in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft. However, he was signed by the Los Angeles Clippers on August 9, 2021. He played for the Ontario Clippers in the NBA G League in the 2022-2023 season. Preston missed his rookie season (2021-2022 season) after undergoing surgery but made his NBA debut on October 23, 2022, against the Phoenix Suns in a game that ended in a 112-95 loss. Before joining the Jazz, Preston also played for the Memphis Hustle in the 2023-2024 season.
Preston attended Ohio University and played for the Ohio Bobcats men's basketball team from 2018 to 2021. He finished his collegiate career with averages of 12.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.9 assists in 34.1 minutes per game over 82 games. In the 2020-21 season, he was named to the NABC District 14 First Team, the First Team All-MAC, and the MAC Tournament MVP, according to his college profile. As of November 2024, Preston is set to be a full participant in training camp, according to ESPN. His status is listed as "out" as of November 21, 2024.
What is Jason Preston's nationality?
Jason Preston holds American nationality. He was born to his mother, the late Judith Sewell, who died of lung cancer when he was 16 years old, as reported in the American Lung Association. After his mother's death, his aunt and uncle became his legal guardians, Justin Morgan and Denise Morgan.
Jason Preston Birthplace
Jason Preston was born on August 10, 1999, in Coral Springs, Florida, United States.
Jason Preston Hometown
Jason Preston's hometown is Orlando, Florida, as per his college profile. He initially attended William R. Boone High School in his hometown and later transferred to the Believe Prep Academy in Athens, Tennessee, where he led his team to a 31-8 record, averaging 12 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds per game.
FAQs on Jason Preston
A. Asof November 2024, Jason Preston is 25 years old.
A. Jason Preston wears jersey number 10 in Utah Jazz.
A. Jason Preston is 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall.
A. Jason Preston majored in Sport Management in college.